The Uttar Pradesh Education Service Selection Commission (UPESSC) has published an official recruitment notification under Advt. No. 04/2026 for the recruitment of Assistant Professors across nongovernment aided degree colleges in Uttar Pradesh. This major recruitment drive aims to fill 1,936 vacant positions in diverse academic disciplines and subject areas. Candidates possessing the required educational background, such as a Master's degree in the relevant discipline along with UGC NET/CSIR NET qualification or a Ph.D., are encouraged to apply online through the official portal at upessc.up.gov.in.

Recruitment Overview & Purpose

The appointment of Assistant Professors through UPESSC is vital for standardizing higher education across degree colleges in Uttar Pradesh. The selected educators will play a central role in delivering quality undergraduate and postgraduate instruction, fostering academic research, guiding student development, and enriching the overall scholarly ecosystem in stateaffiliated institutions.

Salary Structure & Pay Scale

Appointed Assistant Professors will receive competitive remuneration aligned with the 7th Central Pay Commission (CPC) Pay Matrix and UGC academic scales:

• Pay Level: Academic Pay Level 10
• Pay Band: Rs. 15,600 to Rs. 39,100 with Grade Pay of Rs. 6,000
• Entry Basic Pay: Rs. 57,700 per month
• Allowances: Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance (HRA), Transport Allowance (TA), and applicable medical perks under UP State Government standards.
• Gross Salary: Approximately Rs. 85,000 to Rs. 98,000 per month depending on city classification (X, Y, Z).

Job Profile & Career Progression

Candidates selected for the Assistant Professor position will be responsible for lecturing undergraduate and postgraduate classes, curriculum implementation, academic evaluation, research endeavors, publishing papers, supervising student projects, and participating in college administrative committees. Career advancement follows a structured promotions framework: Assistant Professor (Level 10) → Senior Assistant Professor (Level 11) → Selection Grade Assistant Professor (Level 12) → Associate Professor (Level 13A) → Professor (Level 14) / Principal.

Posting & Service Conditions

Initial postings will be in governmentaided nongovernment degree colleges situated throughout the state of Uttar Pradesh. Transfer requests and college allotments are governed by UPESSC and State Higher Education Department policies. Positions are fulltime, regular, and pensionable under applicable state government pension and superannuation rules.

Reservation & Category Rules

Reservation benefits for SC, ST, OBC (NonCreamy Layer), EWS, Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD), ExServicemen, and Female candidates are strictly applicable to permanent residents/domiciles of Uttar Pradesh as per state government statutes. Candidates residing outside UP will be treated as Unreserved (General) applicants.